Accountability

Accountability

Open and Accountable

The Philadelphia Police Department is committed to accountability. Accessibility to departmental policies and procedures represents part of that commitment. This page highlights some of the department's accountability processes. Here you'll find critical reports about police reform and status updates on the Department's reform initiatives. You will also find detailed information about Officer Involved Shootings and the Directives that guide the conduct of all police personnel. As is the case with 21st century policing, the information on this page is evolving. We hope the information here provides understanding of the work the police department is doing to underscore the commitment to fully serve and protect the people of Philadelphia.

Police Reform Reports

Officer Involved Shootings

Philadelphia's more than six thousand sworn police officers take an oath to protect and serve. It is the Police Department's commitment and policy that officers hold the highest regard for the sanctity of human life, dignity and the protection of people's liberty. Along that vein the use of deadly force is to be employed only in the most extreme circumstances, when all lesser means of force have failed or could not be reasonably employed.

Here you will find data, maps, and charts about officer involved shootings. There is also is a flow chart of the process that starts when there is an officer involved shooting. Finally, the department is providing information about each officer involved shooting.

Officer Involved Shootings Details [View]

Directives

This manual of Directives serves as a standard of conduct for all personnel. It consists of the rules, policies, and procedures which are necessary for the consistent and professional operation of the Philadelphia Police Department.

The Philadelphia Police Department is constantly adapting to meet the needs of a changing society and to follow best practices. The information contained herein reflects the Department's ability to efficiently and effectively respond to changing needs.

This manual is an important resource and all personnel are required to have a working knowledge of its contents. It is up to each individual to assist in accomplishing the Department's goals. In doing so, the Philadelphia Police Department will continue to be a truly outstanding organization.

Philadelphia Police Commissioner.

Directives Index [View]

Some sensitive information has been redacted from the directives. The redactions are designed to ensure the safety of citizens, crime victims and members of the Philadelphia Police Department. Some information is law enforcement sensitive. Additionally, some redactions shield internal phone numbers and emails.

*The department continually revises and updates directive There may be a lag in posting updated and new directives.
*The directives posted on our web page are for informational purposes. Official directives that have not been redacted are maintained on PPD’s intranet.

Complaints Against Police (CAP)

The Philadelphia Police Department is committed to open and transparent engagement. This engagement includes sharing information about Complaints Against Police (CAPs) here on our accountability page and on OpenDataPhilly.org.

The table below shows filed complaints and corresponding details. A summary of each complaint can be seen by clicking “View Details” on the complaint row. Once in the "View Details" box, findings associated with the complaint can be accessed by clicking the "Disciplinary Findings" button at the top of the box. A listing of all findings, as they are determined, will appear in a table that can be seen by clicking “Show all Findings”.

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Legend

The Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) is the nation's fourth largest police department, with over 6600 sworn members and 800 civilian personnel. The PPD is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for serving Philadelphia County, extending over 140 square-miles in which approximately 1.5 million reside.

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